Among others, the main aspects of grooming ourselves are (important) unwanted hair removal. Many women (I think all!) and now-a-days many men too consider hair removing a vital part of their overall looks. There are so many hair removal options available that promises hassle free results but sometimes, deciding the right procedure becomes quite confusing.

There are numerous of methods to remove hair that we can choose from like creams, waxing, electrolysis, epilators, shaving and even laser treatments. But we should not use them blindly without noticing their uses and ill effects. Let us have a look.

The Various Methods:

Shaving: It is less time consuming but reportedly gives razor burns and scratches.

Creams: They are easy to use but their chemicals can affect our skin.

Waxing: It is comparatively painful but gives long lasting results without harming us.

Electrolysis: Though it is expensive (in thousands) but ensures a permanent removal.

Among all these methods we tend to use more of creams and wax. Creams have been used mostly by the beginners so it becomes all the more important to know its whereabouts in order to avoid any problem.

The Advantages of using it: Hair removal creams contain chemicals that dissolve hair at its roots.

• It is a painless method of removing hair faster especially when you are invited for a surprise dinner.
• Hair grows softer than after shaving and there are no razor burns too!
• It is an affordable way too and they are easily available in all the drug stores around the area.
• When hair removal creams are used our hair gets removed from below the surface. That means that hair will take longer to grow again. So it gives long lasting results too as compared to other methods like shaving and waxing.
• It is a very easy method and you can do it on your own without anybody’s help even if you are a beginner.
• They successfully help our skin to exfoliate itself.

The Sad News:

Then how can hair removal creams harm us? Check out:

• The chemicals present in these creams can cause irritations and allergies too. That is why it is recommended to use it over a small patch to confirm its compatibility.
• Those who have coarse hair, they cannot reap satisfying results.
• They are known to darken our skin if used continuously.

So choose your method but keep a check over its usage as excess of everything is always bad!

Imagine you are getting ready for your prom or a party, and suddenly you see creepy sprout up on your face, well these pimples usually happen to come suddenly and of course without our expectations. May be your face needs better hygiene or you are stressed up or whatever the reason is, why now??? Getting angry or searching for any dermatological justice won’t help you, trust me. The only thing you should be thinking of is that how to get rid of it, and more importantly, when you are heading out to some damn special place. You may find pimple popping to be the best solution at this point of time. But mind it; you have to follow some precautions and protocols to pop a pimple.

Which type of pimples can be popped?

• See if the volcano is resting or active one: Pimple with a distinct white head (dried pus) can be associated with the thought of popping it. Otherwise don’t even think about it. You should not even touch the pimple without head, as doing this you can spread up the bacteria to other places and you can’t imagine the further blunder. Be patient and one thing you can apply on your headless pimple is a mild acne cleanser.
• Hermit Pimples: Some pimples can be never squeezed. Usually all of us have experienced those painful inner pimples without a head and which make you hidden creatures with that disgusting pus. Despite the pain they cause, these will get automatically resolved, but even if you will try to squeeze them, they will get converted to some persistent ones.

Tips to be followed while popping a pimple:

• Wash Your Hands Properly – Doing the procedure with dirty hands will be the path to more acne, so be careful about your hygiene. Wash your hands with an antiseptic soap before touching the face.
• Heat will Help to Pop a Pimple – Before popping a pimple, take a warm shower, or you can also apply a hot compress to pop it out easily.
• Use Sterilized Needle – For popping the pimple, use needle that is sterilized by open flame or alcohol.
• Poke Gently - With the tip of the needle, poke the white head of pimple very gently. You have to just nudge slightly and pus will come out.
• To Squeeze the Pimple, Use Tissue of Sterilized Gauze - Instead of using your fingernails, wrap your fingers with some clean material and then apply some pressure to let the pus get absorbed.

Stop the process when your pimples will give out a clear fluid and blood. Get rid of pimples without getting scars and always remember that the gentler you will be with your face, the more beneficial it will be for you.

Are cracked lips putting kibosh to your kisser???

If yes then you must seek out for some effective remedies to this that give you back your beautiful smile in less time. Chapped lips not only look bad but also symbolize carelessness and can lead to pain while smiling or laughing as the skin gets stretched. If left untreated, chapped lips can also cause bleeding.

Not only in monsoon or winters, but many people who have dry skin do suffer with this problem year long!!! It isn’t possible to hide them behind your lip gloss or lipstick

The Do’s and Don’ts to Chapped Lips

1.    Do not lick your chapped lips

Licking chapped lips can worsen the situation as the Saliva contains digestive enzymes that may breakdown the protective barrier and leave the lips dry.

2.    Do not peel the skin

Pealing the flaking skin of chapped lips can lead to removal of natural skin protection and the cracked or open pores can get infected easily.

3.    Do not eat or drink acidic food or beverage

The food or beverage that is acidic in nature can cause severe pain and irritation on the lips. Therefore it is advisable to not to eat or drink any such thing as it may produce a burning sensation on your lips.

4.    Do exfoliate

Exfoliating refers to washing away the dead skin so that a new skin can grow. Though there are many exfoliating lip scrubs available in market but you can prepare one at home as well. Take some brown sugar and mix it in water. Rub the mixture on your lips until you feel the softness.

5.    Do use cucumber

Slice one cucumber and apply it on your lips for some time so that the water of cucumber vests into the chapped lips and moisturize them. The soothing effect of cucumber will replenish the cracked lips.

6.    Do apply lip moisturizer

It is important to replenish your skin with essential oils. Therefore it is good to apply a lip moisturizer before and after the shower. The sesame oil is a great moisturizer as the rich contents of vitamin A, B and E have great soothing effects.

It is vital to keep your skin well hydrated to retain moisture so that they do not chap. Therefore take essential steps to keep your lips well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding the use of lip balms as they contains methanol that seal moisture out of the skin!!!

Skin abscesses form in a small area due to infection in the skin. Initially the affected area becomes red and inflamed, then it becomes hard and firm, and in some time the central point of it becomes soft and get filled by white blood cells. The body sends the white blood cells through bloodstream to fight the infection.  Collection of proteins, bacteria and white blood cells at the infected area is called pus.

Many products are available in market to treat skin abscesses but these are made from chemicals and may show some side effects, so try natural methods for treatment of skin abscesses as they are free from side effects. Some of the famous home remedies for skin abscesses are explained below.

Home remedies for skin abscesses:

• Orange peel paste, lavender oil, cucumber paste and aloe vera juice, all are effective for stopping growth of infections that cause acne.
• Make a paste of mint juice and turmeric powder and apply it to the affected area. It helps in eliminating skin abscesses.
• Garlic has antibacterial properties. Applying garlic paste on the affected area helps in drying the acne and produces no scars.
• Eating small leaves of margosa tree in the morning helps in purifying the blood and prevents formation of acne. You can also apply a paste of these leaves to the acne affected area to get rid of these pimples.
• Turmeric is also well known for its antibacterial effects. Heat some turmeric powder at low flame and make a paste with aloe vera gel or water. Apply the paste to the affected area before going to sleep. Repeat this process for 2-3 days for better improvement.
• Boil some leaves of holy basil in water, leave the water to cool down and apply on the affected area with cotton.
• Lemon juice is also effective for treating skin abscesses. Apply lemon juice to the affected area.
• Gated tomato paste or potato paste also works as an antibacterial remedy for acne. Apply the paste on the pimples.
• Make a paste of fenugreek leaves with water and apply the paste on the affected area at night. Wash the paste in the morning with lukewarm water.

Skin abscesses can be easily treated with these natural methods at home. These remedies help in re-gaining the beauty of your skin. Simply try them and experience the result on your own.

Hives or urticaria is a skin problem that produces itchy, red bumps on skin due to allergy caused by medicines or food. Common allergens that cause this allergy on skin are nuts, fish, dairy products, preservatives, food additives and aspirin etc. Hives may also form due to stress, insect bites, viruses and environmental toxins.

There is a great itching and burning sensation on skin and rings or large patches forms on skin. This is irritating and hampering problem for skin, but it is not difficult to treat this problem, besides trying different available treatments at medical stores you can treat this problem with some simple methods at home. There are some simple home remedies for treating hives that are as explained below:

Home based treatment for hives:

Sesame oil – Soak cotton in sesame oil and apply this to the affected area. It is effective in reducing the symptoms gradually.

Turmeric - Add one teaspoon turmeric to warm milk and drink this milk two or three times a day. It is effective in treating hives.

Mint - Add 5 gm mint to water and then filter the solution, add sugar to this water and drink it about two times in a day.

Ginger – Take a little ginger powder or ginger juice with water regularly and you will see your urticaria is reducing gradually.

Camphor – Mix camphor in coconut oil and apply this to the affected area. It is believed to be very effective for treating hives.

Linseed oil – Mix flaxseed oil and camphor, in half amount as that of flaxseed oil, in a bottle and close the bottle with cork. Leave the bottle to let the camphor dissolve in oil for 15 minutes. Now apply this oil to the affected area.

Margosa – Chewing fresh leaves of margosa tree helps in treating hives, as long as you are suffering from hives the leaves will taste normal but after the treatment leaves will start tasting bitter.

Chironjee and honey – Mix pistachio seeds in honey and take one teaspoon 2 to 3 times in a day to effectively reduce hives.

Soda bicarbonate – Take 250 ml water and add 20 gm sodium bicarbonate to it. Now use this solution to rub on the affected area. You will get relief in some time.

Try these tips at home and you will get relief from the itching and burning sensation.

Aloe Vera is considered as a boon for health as it includes a huge number of health benefits!!!!

A huge number of the health benefits of Aloe Vera have turned this amazing plant to be quite popular all around the globe. Since long, Aloe Vera has been utilized for healing up various kinds of diseases and illness just about everywhere.

It is a toxin-free and a juicy plant, which stores up a huge amount of juicy extract in its plump leaves and its moistness, permits this fluid filled plant to continue with its existence in the areas that are low in natural rainfall.

There are a lot of benefits of this particular plant, from nutrition to health, from skin care to the healing of acne. It is extensively grown like a decorative plant. On the other hand, it is accepted as a medicinal help as it is utilized in a number of ways.

Listed below are some of the beneficial facts about aloe Vera:  

• Relieves down the sun burnt skin. So now the sunburns can be treated at home as well.
• You can get perfectly glowing and smooth skin by rubbing off the aloe Vera gel on your face.
• All your skin tribulations such as allergic reactions, insect bites, blisters, burns, eczema, inflammations, psoriasis, wounds and a lot of other skin related problems.
• This particular plant works as a boon for those people who have sensitive type of skin.
• In case you want to get rid of the excess of dryness in your skin then, Aloe Vera is the best option for you to go with. This gel part of this plant can actually turn your skin from dry to normal and shiny one.
• This magically working plant also lends you a hand in restoring all the natural glow and beauty of your dull looking skin.
• It works amazingly when used as a moisturizer for skin.
• It facilitates your skin with the required amount of oxygen, which is essentially required to strengthen the tissues of your skin and also to keep it healthy.
• Its extracts are included in a huge number of skin care products that again is the proof of the usefulness of this herb.

If you actually want your skin to glow perfectly then stop experimenting with various skin treatments and start making the use of this magic filled plant of Aloe Vera and bring in the change that you skin has always wanted!

Perfect skin sans makeup is something everyone wants. Honestly, it feels good to know that we look great without piling on foundation and concealer, so as to hide the imperfections and blemishes on the skin. Of course, it’s a known fact that we must wash our face at least twice a day but besides this, there are few other things as well which could be done to help you get the perfect skin without makeup. Here are a few of the most amazing tips to look gorgeous even when you have no makeup smothered on your skin.

Sun Protection

Everyone loves sun and soaking up rays without realizing how much of damage, sun can do to your skin. As a matter of fact, long term exposure to sun could lead to wrinkles, age spots and lot many other skin problems. That’s why it’s essential to wear protective clothing and sunscreen.

No Smoking

In addition to all the dangerous health risks, smoking can cause wrinkles and make you look old too. When a person smokes, the skin loses out on certain important nutrients and oxygen. Besides this, skin also loses its collagen and elastin due to smoking, which leads to unsightly wrinkles and skin damage. Hence, cutting out on nicotine is a must if you want perfect skin sans makeup.

Don’t Use Strong Soaps

Strong soaps remove skin’s essential oils and makes it dry. To get perfect skin, switch over to a mild cleanser which doesn’t contain any abrasive ingredients or harsh chemicals. There are a number of natural options containing extra moisturizing properties.

Be Careful Shaving

Gorgeous makeup free skin isn’t consigned to the face, right? Shaving is yet another way by which one might damage skin. Hence make sure you use shaving cream to protect as well as lubricate the skin. Always shave in the direction of hair growth and never against it.

Always Keep it Moisturized

Never forget to moisturize. Get yourself an amazing moisturizer which suits your skin type. You can determine the type of skin you have, by consulting a dermatologist. However, determining skin type is very important prior to choosing a moisturizer.

Eat Healthy

What we eat does affect our skin. Therefore to get the perfect skin without makeup, one must incorporate lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein in the diet. Avoid consuming processed and high fat foods as much as possible. Follow a healthy diet to get a younger looking, perfect skin.

Manage Stress

Stress might lead to acne breakouts. So in case your life is stressful, learn to manage it. Pass some of your responsibilities to others and do all those activities that you enjoy doing, the most.

Following these tips religiously will leave your skin looking perfect sans makeup.

Well, most of us aren’t aware of the fact that the same foods which provide nutrients and vitamins to our body can do amazing stuffs for our skin and hair too. To look beautiful on the outside, we have to take care of what goes inside. Tucking in healthy foods will certainly boost beauty benefits!

So in order to begin to reap incredible beauty benefits almost instantly, start filling your shopping cart with super-effective natural ingredients mentioned below-

Ginger

This amazing ingredient is known for its immensely hydrating and also mild anti-bacterial properties. Ginger is known to improve circulation and increase blood flow which in turn helps skin lock in moisture and keep aging signs, at bay. So start hunting for products containing ginger, so as to prevent the arrival of unsightly wrinkles and also soothe skin and muscles.

Brown Rice

Silica in brown rice is a building block mineral for skin, hair and also nails. Besides this, it also has awesome hydrating power. Brown rice is a humectant, which means it attracts moisture to the skin, swells up dehydrated cells and leaves skin more youthful. Brown rice can also smooth out crow’s feet. So the next time you buy an exfoliant or a body scrub, make sure brown rice is one of its ingredient. Scrubs containing brown rice helps slough away nasty dead skin cells without stripping body’s natural oils and leaves skin silky soft and smooth.

Apples

Besides keeping doctor away, an apple can keep age spots away too. This wonderful fruit is rich in fiber and contains a free radical fighter, quercetin which helps even out skin tone alongside brightening complexion of your skin. Apple basically protects skin cells from the oxidation and prevents pigment changes. Look for quercetin enriched foaming cleansers and facial moisturizers.

Beetroot

This dark red veggie ought to be much more than just a side dish. This veggie is packed with two of the most incredible nutrients, which boost the production of skin-firming tissues such as, vitamin C and zinc. So if you want to tighten skin pores effectively and smooth out wrinkles, fine lines, pick toners which contain beet-derived vitamin C along with soothing blackthorn berries to soothe skin, which is prone to get easily irritated.

Look for products with these amazing natural ingredients to leave your skin, smoothest. These natural ingredients are potent anti-agers and are gentler than the chemical ingredients.

Chemotherapy usually leaves devastating effects on your skin. It turns the skin inexplicably itchy, dry and dull. These aftermaths are uncontrollable, yet you can take care of your skin to prevent further damage and keep it hydrated and soft. How?

Well, there are many ways to take care of your sensitive skin during chemotherapy. Here are some important measures to help tackle with the skin impairments:

Avoid using hot water

This may sound relaxing and stress relieving. But hot water can create havoc to your skin quality thus making you suffer from damage of cells and skin layers. Your skin is very sensitive and delicate, and exposure to excessively warm water can strip away the natural oil from there and thus rob it of the moisture and hydration. Instead of damaging your skin with such high temperature of water take warm water and add some essential oil into it. This will relax your body and also keeps your skin moist retaining its natural glow.

Slather after taking Bath

The skin remains soft and ready to absorb moisture right after bath. So right after taking bath, apply moisture on the skin and let it revive faster. Go with lotions that are mint based or lavender based. This will help you to regain the moisture and keep flaky skin away.

Apply lotion after Hand Wash

Chemotherapy is seen with sever dryness and itchy skin. In fact, the skin becomes more susceptible to infection so wash your hands to keep germs at bay. But continuous hand washing makes the skin dry and dull. To avoid this dryness, apply lotion on the hands and keep them moist and hydrated.

Before bed Tip

Also apply moisturiser and creams before going to bed. You can wear socks and gloves and let your skin absorb the moisture while you sleep. This is one of the best remedy to get rid of chapped and dry skin during chemotherapy.

Safe and Gentle

While buying any skin care products always go with those products that will keep the skin moist and doesn’t interfere with the cell properties. Since the skin becomes very sensitive with the chemo and cancer, it gets irritated with the slightest contact to those sulfates and other synthesized elements. So buy gentle and skin friendly products to revive the natural glow.

Ammonium Lactate

You can get an ammonium lactate cream after seeking the advice of the doctor. This is very effective in treating itchy skin. Reducing the skin irritations, it will limit dryness and soothe your skin.

Apart from all this use a sunscreen lotion on cream while going out in the sun. Apply it at least fifteen minutes before going out in the sun. You can also take a scarf to protect your skin, since at this stage the skin turn vulnerable and extra sensitive. Try all this tips for a healthy and radiant skin. When you have fought like a warrior in your battle against cancer, why can’t you fight those skin woes?